oscarsmom Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Had to take Oscar to the vet this morning. Last night he could not walk and was really unsteady on his feet. I called the vet and they suggested bringing him in this morning. Carried my 70pound boy in and they did blood work and x-rays and they could not find anything wrong and suggested that I take him to the vet hospital. So the hospital is keeping him for 48 hour observation. They think it is something neurological, either embolyism(?), brain cancer or tumor. They want to rule out the first one before they do a cat-scan or MRI since that is so expensive. I don't know what to do. If it is cancer or tumor, I don't know how we will afford it. I just hope he is ok. My daughter is an absolute mess and did not want to leave him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I am so sorry, sending hugs and well wishes to your Oscar. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm so sorry for you all. He could have had lots of things happen that aren't such bad news - a stroke, or vestibular disease, for instance - and that many dogs recover from just fine. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Lighting a white light candle for Oscar. Feel better, boy. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm so sorry. Thinking about you and Oscar. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Sending good thoughts to all of you. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thinking good thoughts for you and Oscar. I hope everything turns out okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrygreys Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Sending good thoughts. Quote Marge & Bob with Jane (Jane Krakowski) and Nora the cat. Missing hounds Heidi, Macho, Blair and Henry, and kitties Penny and Isa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Best thoughts for your boy and hugs for yourself. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sending good wishes and thoughts your way for you and Oscar. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sending many good thoughts for Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beetle_slayer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Our first grey was walking in the backyard and immediately dropped and lost all bowel/bladder control and was paralyzed from middle of her back down. We scooped her up and took her to the e-vet. Friday night, new house, new town, wife was 7 mos pregnant. We were completely unraveled. However, the e-vet was the best place for her to be though, but very expensive. Not to mention our A/C quit a few days later in middle July in TX. We took her back to the e-vet. I hope this can help you and your daughter be just a smidge comforted. Her diagnosis was an embolism. FCE to be exact. the next morning she tried to stand. Within a day or two, she way standing and over a few weeks she regained ability to walk. Cost is a MJOR factor. I understand completely. You should not feel guilty for not being able to afford major vet expenses. We all do the best we can. I have a cancer dog that I am doing the chemo and not the next treatment (palladia??). Amputation, x-rays, tests, chemo, drugs have taken a big chunk of money from my wallet. I understand about cost. And no matter how much I spend, it most likely won't change the end result. I hope it is not cancer. My wife and I opted out of doing an MRI for our girl to see if there was anything else lurking. Why? Because MRIs are expensive and they don't "cure" anything. I hope I am of some help. It seems to me, and I am completely unqualified to make any diagnosis, that if the x-rays and blood work were clear, that it isn't a tumor causing the inability to walk as something would have been at least suspicious on the x-ray. I am praying for you, your family, and your dog. Edited September 28, 2014 by beetle_slayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oscarsmom Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 They did say it could be FCE. So glad to hear that it can clear up in a few days to a week. I am just so scared that it could be the other diagnosis. Thank you everyone for the prayers and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beetle_slayer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 The FCE was sudden and scary. We has to teach her how to walk again for a few days and lesser over a few weeks. She never fully recovered but was about 90%. She bunny hopped as little and was slow to get up and down and lack rear leg coordination but lived a normal life for 5-6 yrs afterwards. I hope yours is better soon. It is scary when we don't know, and sometimes scary when we do know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Good thoughts for Oscar and you. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Holding Oscar in the light. Is he eating/drinking/peeding/pooping? Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsmom Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 The kids and I just went to visit Oscar. The vet said that this morning he stood up and walked a little. He is still very unsteady but it is a good sign that he stood and moved on his own. I got to give him his afternoon meal while we were there and he ate it all up. He did poop in his crate this morning and they have a catheter in him which I saw a half filled bag. So it looks promising. Thank you all so much for your support!! I was and still am one scared greyhound momma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 More prayers & good thoughts coming for Oscar... Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Awesome that he could get up and walk. Rooting for your boy! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 That is good news! Continued good thoughts for your boy. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 keeping fingers crossed that Oscar improves 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Holding Oscar and his family in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Greyt to hear there's been a little improvement! Continued good thoughts and wishes for Oscar's recovery. Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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